Senior Economist, Decision Science Devices

Are you excited about making business decisions using science and data Are you interested in supporting consumer device concepts from idea inception to launch Do you want to work on a Science Product team focused on scaling statistics and econometrics with custom tools If so this may be the role for you!

strives to be Earths most customer-centric company. The Amazon Devices and Services team focuses on delighting customer by enabling seamless functionality in supplying entertaining and managing the home -- and beyond. We seek and hire the worlds brightest minds offering them a fast-paced technologically-sophisticated and friendly work environment where economic theory meets real-world industry.

The Decision Science team in Devices owns demand estimates and pricing recommendations of concept devices before customers know they exist. We support devices and services ranging from Echo Frames to Kindle Paperwhite to Blink Video Camera all prior to launch. We are a cross-functional Product team working to scale Econometrics through Amazon and beyond by incorporating Science into internal facing tools and making it easier for others to do so as well.

In this role you will have input in decision meetings with Amazon senior leadership which include go/no-go decisions for brand new devices and services and build volume decisions for manufacture prior to receiving any customer signal. You will have direct input to pricing decisions. You will leverage Science and Tools produced by the Decision Science team such as conjoint demand models to produce these recommendations. You will work with Scientists Economists Product Managers and Software Developers to provide meaningful feedback about stakeholder problems to inform business solutions and increase the velocity quality and scope behind our recommendations. You will also have the opportunity to work on special projects to both guide the business and advance your own knowledge and understanding of specific topics.

Key job responsibilities
Applies expertise to develop econometric/machine learning models to measure the demand of devices and the business;
Reviews models and results for other scientists mentors junior scientists;
Generates economic insights for the Devices and Services business and work with stakeholders to run the business for effectively;
Describes strategic importance of vision inside and outside of team; and
Identifies business opportunities defines the problem and how to solve it;
Engages with senior scientists business leadership outside Devices and Services to understand interplay between different business units.


- PhD in economics or equivalent

- Experience in analytics and applied economics
- Experience in developing and executing an analytic vision to solve business-relevant problems
- Experience in building statistical models using R Python STATA or a related software
- Experience in industry consulting government or academic research

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA San Jose - 183000.00 - 247600.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 159200.00 - 215300.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 159200.00 - 215300.00 USD annually